Toronto kitchen suppliers
No matter how proficient you are with a hot skillet, you can still trick out your kitchen like a pro. Toronto’s strong selection of specialty kitchenware stores has everything you need for any culinary creation. Serve up a delectable meal – or at least some beautiful dinnerware.
IQ Living
542 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P8This may be the Mecca of all houseware stores. The store offers more than 5,000 products over a sprawling 3,500 sq. ft. of floor space, so if IQ Living doesn’t have what you’re looking for it probably doesn’t exist. The list of goods covers every aspect and function of your home, including cleaning, storage, bath and office, but the kitchen section really stands out — and occupies more than half the store. It’s located on the Danforth in the heart of Greektown.
Nella Cucina
876 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5R 3G3Nella Cucina, steps from the Bathurst subway stop, offers top-of-the-line kitchen equipment for the dedicated foodie and also supplies some of Toronto’s top restaurants and professional chefs. Along with well-known French, British and U.S. brands, the store stocks industrial-strength appliances, which are perfect if you’re planning a serious kitchen makeover. Plus, the knowledgeable staff conducts a regular schedule of in-store cooking classes.
Nikolaou Restaurant
629 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2B7If cooking is your forte and you’re looking to fill your cupboards with restaurant-quality equipment, Nikolaou is for you. A glance into the Queen West window gives you a clear preview of all the amazing pieces that will transform your meals. This shop is packed full of kitchenware, aimed primarily at large-scale professional kitchens, but open to the public.
Tap Phong Trading
1-360 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2G4Tap Phong has always been a favourite destination for cash-strapped college students and culinary lovers alike. The large shop in Chinatown is packed like a suitcase, yet surprisingly easy to navigate if you’re willing to take the time and aren't deterred by the sheer volume of merchandise. With everything from utensils to restaurant-grade dishes, this is the place to fully stock your kitchen on a modest budget.
Cocktail Emporium
972 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H1This specialty shop, tucked away on Queen West near Ossington, is the secret weapon of bartenders and amateur mixologists with all the tools you need to stock your home bar. BYOB carries all the best new and vintage-style cocktail glasses, decanters and accessories. Perfect your favourite cocktail with unique bitters and syrups. You’ll also find extraordinary imported salts, home beer-making kits and even a bicycle wine rack.
Golda's Kitchen Inc
2885 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 8G6Golda’s Kitchen is one of Canada’s leading online kitchenware shopping sites and has one store location in Mississauga. The company catalogue boasts more than 13,000 products covering every category from appliances and bake ware to utensils and storage. Home bakers, in particular, will appreciate the selection of specialty pans, racks, decorating tools and baking sheets. Golda’s Kitchen is eye candy for cooks of all kinds.
